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402 Stirrup Ct., Roseville, Ca (4:00 PM - May 22, 2015)

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Equipment #1 Equipment #2 Equipment #3 Equipment #4 Equipment #5

Safety Fencing Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $125.00

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Wooden Side of home
Safety Fencing Notes
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

The safety fencing does not self close or self latch at this time. It also does not swing away from the pool. Recommend repairing and upgrading this fence to ensure safety.

Pool Surface Condition: 2500 $2500

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
10K - 15K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
12' by 22' 0-10% 7-15 Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The pool plaster is in poor to fair condition. There is algae build up on the corners where it is most coarse. I would give this plaster surface a 4 out of 10 as far as quality and life left. The expected replacement value of this plaster is $3400-3800 this lowers the valve of the plaster $2500.

Tile Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$450

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
80
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic, Natural / Stone Light Build Up ($450) No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The tile and rock has a medium calcium build up on the surface. This can be removed via a glass bead cleaning service ($450).

Otherwise the tile is in good condition with no loose or missing.

Water Quality Condition: Good $340

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
pH Level Details Free Chlorine Details Total Chlorine Details Cyanuric Acid Details Alkalinity Notes Calcium Notes
7.8 - 8.0 High 2.0 5.0 150 Very High 120 Very High 450-800+ High
Algae present? Foliage found in water? Water loss present?
A phosphate treatment ($85) will help reduce dissolved organics (100-1000ppb) by coagulating organics for 7-10 days allowing collection to occur on the filter. A filter cleaning is required after treatment. Yes - Recommend Phosphate Treatment
Additional Water Quality Notes

There is algae present on the plaster surface. This most likely has to do with the lawn clippings found in the pool (skimmer). These clippings usually have fertilizer and cause additional issues in swimming pools. Due to this neglect over a long period of time this exposure may have happened during a low chlorine moment. Expect a cost of $150 to remove these contaminants

Also expect a cost of approx $190 to balance the chemicals in the water to correct balanced standard.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Good $450

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Good 1 1 Drain - Not Present or Damaged Skimmer Float O-Ring ($105)
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
1 None 1 NA
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The skimmer has sufficient flow and sizing.

The skimmer however is missing its skimmer basket float o ring ($105). This needs to be installed and resealed to ensure your pump does not fail during low water. Also the skimmer float valve is old and worn. Recommend repair / replacement on both items ($55).

The main drain is a single NON VGBA compliant cover. Recommend upgarding this to a two drain system, now, or during re plaster ($300+), as an alternative you may replace the main drain cover with a VGBA compliant cover ($88) asap.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Fair, minimal parts needed for tune-up ($105) $150.00

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

This pool is designed to run a pressure side bottom cleaner (ie the booster pump) however there is not one installed ($623).

Instead there is a robot plug in bottom cleaner. This unit is in fair to poor condition due to the age of the unit. I would only expect this unit to work another 1 - 6 months without issue before minor repair is needed ($150). Note this unit and all other robot plug in cleaners do not have a built in timer ie an everyday function. Therefore if you want this unit to run you will have to turn it on manually as often as you wish it to clean.

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$105.00

Autofill #1 Autofill #2
Pool Auto-Fill Spa Auto-Fill Auto-Fill Style Fill Speed
Yes No Manual Fast
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

The auto fill is in working condition however its main shut off next to the manual fill valve is leaking and in need of minor repair. Recommend repair asap.

Pool Light Condition: 575$575.00

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
Pool Light Notes

GFCI currently working, however light appears to have failed. There also appears to be rust or foreign materials in the light lense. Recommend replacement with a complete pool light can.

Spa Light Condition: $0.00

Spa Light #1 Spa Light #2
Spa Light Notes
Spa Light Additional Notes

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: 150 $405.00

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

The pressure would indicate that the elements on this unit are like new. However the gauge does not appear to be working correctly. Therefore because of the algae in the pool, during treatment I would recommend cleaning the filters ($55) and at that time make an assessment if the elements will need to be replaced ($350).

Filter Pump Condition: Damaged (Buzzing Motor / Will Not Turn On )$455

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Filter Pump Condition
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

This Sta-Rite 1 hp pump is in fair to poor condition. It is original and in need of a motor replacement
$455 or a pump replacement $775.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs

Booster Pump Condition: Fair (Replacement recommended in 6 months - 5 years $455)$455.00

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Booster Pump Additional Notes

This booster pump is in fair to poor condition. The bearings on this unit are worn, the hoses are in need of replacement, and the body is corroded. I would expect this unit to last another 6 - 24 months before replacement is required.

Spa Jet Pump Condition: N/A$0.00

Spa Jet Pump #1 Spa Jet Pump #2
Spa Jet Brand Spa Jet Model Horsepower
Spa Jet Additional Notes

Waterfall Pump Condition: N/A$205

Waterfall Pump #1 Waterfall Pump #2
Waterfall Pump Brand Waterfall Pump Model Horsepower
Waterfall Pump Additional Notes

There is not waterfall pump provided however this waterfall needs to have a light coat of motor added to ensure the water present doesn't continue to leak from the waterfall during operation.

Auxiliary Pump A Condition: N/A$0.00

Auxiliary Pump A #1 Auxiliary Pump A #2
Auxiliary Pump A Brand Auxiliary Pump A Model Horsepower
Auxiliary Pump A Additional Notes

Auxiliary Pump B Condition: N/A $0.00

Auxiliary B #1 Auxiliary B #2
Auxiliary Pump B Brand Auxiliary Pump B Model Horsepower
Auxiliary Pump B Additional Notes

Heater Condition: N/A $0.00

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Heater Additional Notes

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Fair$$350.00

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
Board & Timer Additional Notes

This 220v Dual Intermatic Timer Panel is in fair working condition. Note however that this panel has been sun-exposed for 10+ years. This has reduced the life of all components by 50%. Expect a cost of $750 to bring this back to like new again.

I would only expect this unit to work another 12 - 48 months before repair is necessary.

The pool equipment breakers are all not GFCI compliant and will need an upgrade to ensure safety $350. Also the light breaker is not functioning and will need replacement immediatly when the light is repaired.

Auxiliary Timer Condition: N/A $0.00

Auxiliary Timer #1 Auxiliary Timer #2
Auxiliary Timer Additional Notes

Salt Control Systems Condition: N/A$

Salt Control #1 Salt Control #2
Salt System Power Detect Salt Flow Detect Salt Presence Low Salt
Salt Control System Additional Notes

Valves & Fittings Condition: Poor$335

Overall Details

This valve body needs that controls the waterfall needs to be dismantled, have its internal o rings to be replaced or lubricated, and re-sealed. This should be done every 10 years ($155).

Also note that the equipment pad is in need of UV protectant paint as this pad has worn itself right back down to the white piping ($155).



Condition
Poor
Notes

This pressure gauge is original, worn, and in need of replacement. It does not appear to be functioning as it should at this time. ($25).

Condition
Good
Notes

This is the bottom cleaner stand. It will hold and transport the unit when not in use. It's currently in good condition.

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N/A
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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $6900Est. Totals


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